Skinn-leikr
Old Norse Dictionary - skinn-leikr
Meaning of Old Norse word "skinn-leikr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- skinn-leikr
- m. a ‘skin-game,’ = skinndráttr, Sturl. iii. 188, Háv. 54, Fbr. 140, Bs. i. 648, 680.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᚴᛁᚾᚾ-ᛚᛁᛁᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Fbr.
- Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
- Háv.
- Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
- Sturl.
- Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)